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IS it possible to fit one more thing to do into Myrtle Beach? Apparently – this month, the buzzed-about Hard Rock Park (the first theme park to open in the United States in years) opened to previews, giving the world its first truly rock ‘n’ roll-themed amusement park. Maybe it’s time you paid South Carolina’s famous beach resort a visit?

We called one of the best local experts we know, hometown gal and “Access Hollywood” host Nancy O’Dell, and asked for advice.

1) PLAY GOLF!

There are hundreds of miniature golf courses. They’re huge pieces of land with elaborate mountains and caves and waterfalls. It’s like a whole adventure. The one I would recommend would be Treasure Island. I’m a little prejudiced, because my father built it. ($8 for adults, $6 for kids 10 and under; 4801 N. Kings Hwy.)

2) EAT Hush puppies

They are truly amazing! You’ve got cornbread batter rolled into little balls and then deep-fried. Then you dip them in honey butter. Best thing ever. They serve them as appetizers at Sea Captain’s House, We used to go there every Sunday for lunch after church, when I was just a kid. (3002 N. Ocean Blvd.)

3) SHOP A LITTLE

Head for Broadway at the Beach, an outdoor shopping center around this little manmade lake. They have a bunch of great restaurants, plus nightlife and movie

theaters. (1325 Celebrity Cir.)

5) TRY The track

At the NASCAR SpeedPark, you can get behind the wheel and out on an actual track. My stepsons didn’t want to leave ($32, 1820 21st Ave N.)